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New Documents Show the FBI Implemented Nationwide Social Media Monitoring Ahead of the 2022 Midterms
Lawsuit reveals FBI’s extensive monitoring of domestic social media.
MembersGoogle’s Monopoly Exposed: How the Sherman Act Took Down a Giant
Landmark antitrust ruling could reshape digital market landscape, ushering in a new era of competition and innovation.
MembersThe Olympics Is a Testing Ground for Pre-Crime-Style Mass Surveillance
A glimpse of a proposed future.
Newsom Threatens Laws Against Deepfakes After Kamala Harris Parody Video Goes Viral
The battle intensifies as California’s governor moves to legislate against AI misuse, sparking a free speech debate with Elon Musk.
Bohemian Club Uses Copyright Strikes To Scrub Ritual Footage
Citizen journalist’s footage sparks debate over freedom of expression and transparency at exclusive retreat.
Treasury Department Attacks Florida’s Law Against Social Credit and Debanking
Supporters argue that Florida’s House Bill 989 protects citizens from unfair banking practices, challenging federal concerns over national security.
Democrats Push Google To Promote “Authoritative” Sources, Collaborate With Government on AI Overviews for Election and Health Topics
Government intervention in AI oversight could threaten free speech and stifle innovation.
Google Is Piloting Facial Recognition for Some Employees and Won’t Let Employees Opt Out
Employee concerns mount as surveillance expands beyond ID badges, with no clear future alternative in sight.
EU Official Demands “Disinformation” Censorship, Meets with Big Tech, Legacy Media, California Governor Gavin Newsom
Jourova’s calls for increased online control spark debates on democracy and taxpayer-funded roles in the EU.
California Approves Online Digital ID Rules for Social Media Use
California Senate Bill 976 mandates age verification for social media use, raising concerns about privacy and free speech implications.
Lawmakers Push for the Censorship of “Harmful Content,” “Disinformation” in Latest Section 230 Reform Push
Threatening to sunset Section 230 unless platforms agree to wider censorship demands.